Lose weight because of morning sickness in the first 3 months of pregnancy

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Nausea and vomiting are the problems that make pregnant women feel the most tired, leading to loss of appetite, loss of appetite and rapid weight loss. If morning sickness is severe, pregnant women need to be hospitalized for treatment.

1. Causes of weight loss in pregnant women in the first 3 months of pregnancy

Pregnant women lose weight in the first 3 months of pregnancy often due to heavy morning sickness. This is a very common symptom of many pregnant women with manifestations such as:
Nausea Vomiting Dehydration leading to electrolyte disturbances Fatiated people Increased ketones in the blood Weight loss In it, nausea and vomiting continuously This is the problem that makes pregnant women feel the most tired, leading to loss of appetite, loss of appetite and rapid weight loss. Symptoms of severe morning sickness usually appear between the 6th and 8th week of pregnancy and tend to subside from the 12th week onwards. Very few people experience morning sickness in the following months. If morning sickness is severe, pregnant women need to be hospitalized for treatment.

2. What to do to reduce severe morning sickness during pregnancy?

Treatment of symptoms of morning sickness, vomiting and nausea will help pregnant women eat well and gain weight back. There are two methods to reduce severe morning sickness during pregnancy: lifestyle changes, lifestyle changes, diet and medication use.

2.1. Changing lifestyle, activities, eating

Make a note of foods and smells that make you feel uncomfortable and avoid those foods in your daily meals. greasy, fatty foods... Do not exercise vigorously, balance work and rest, avoid stress, fatigue

2.2. Treatment of severe morning sickness with drugs

Some drugs can treat nausea or vomiting in pregnancy such as:
H1 receptor antagonists: cyclizine and promethazine. Phenothiazines: prochlorperazine and chlorpromazine. Dopamine antagonists: metoclopramide and domperidone. 5-Ht3 receptor antagonist: ondansetron. In addition, vomiting and nausea can be treated with thiamine (vitamin B1) supplements or intravenous fluids.

2.3. Some measures do not use drugs

Some non-drug methods are being widely applied today such as relaxation massage, acupressure, acupuncture,...

3. How to supplement nutrition in the first 3 months of pregnancy

Weight loss due to morning sickness in the first 3 months of pregnancy is caused by pregnant women feeling uncomfortable and nauseated, especially when smelling food, leading to anorexia, eating less, and not eating enough nutrients. To ensure the health of both mother and fetus, pregnant women need to pay attention to the nutrition in their daily meals and supplement the necessary nutrients.

3.1. Reasonable diet

The first three months are the period when the fetus forms important organs and organizations such as: brain, heart, spinal cord, liver, lungs... so pregnant women need to eat a lot of protein-rich foods such as meat, eggs, milk, dairy products, legumes... Eat a lot of green vegetables, especially green vegetables. Eat a lot of fruit to supplement vitamins Should be divided into many small meals during the day to reduce nausea. Eat more cereals, cakes, milk... to provide adequate nutrition for the healthy development of the fetus. Do not smoke, drink alcohol, use stimulants, limit coffee Do not eat a lot of hot spicy foods, spices such as garlic, chili, pepper Limit salt in daily meals

3.2. Iron and folic acid supplements

Iron and folic acid are two very important factors for fetal development at this stage. Iron helps prevent the risk of anemia in mother and baby, folic acid helps prevent the risk of birth defects.
In addition to eating foods containing iron and folic acid, pregnant women should take more iron and folic acid with the following dosage:
400mcg folic acid/day 600mg iron/day In case of anemia pregnant women need to take iron as indicated doctor. Note: taking iron tablets can cause side effects such as nausea and constipation. Therefore, pregnant women should drink a lot of water, eat a lot of green vegetables to feel comfortable. Iron should be taken with orange juice or other types of vitamin C to increase absorption.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a package maternity service as a solution to help pregnant women feel secure because of the companionship of the medical team throughout the pregnancy.
When choosing Maternity Package, pregnant women can:
The pregnancy process is monitored by a team of qualified doctors Regular check-ups, early detection of abnormalities Maternity package makes it convenient for pregnant women. birth process Newborns receive comprehensive care

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